Junior Murvin.
Some Wailers tracks (early) have Junior Murvin as a guest vocalist.
These are delightful, because no one else sings like Junior.
A smooth, luscious and controlled falsetto.
Chances are the Upsetters are the backing band for this set of songs.
The crowning glory is the title track, which became a huge hit for The Clash when they covered it in the late 70s - sung with a wonderful balance of empathy and irony.
The album is a colourful collection of 70s reggae, with Junior's voice presiding over all - mainly religious (with Rastafarian elements) in content.
So, if you want some good old school reggae, this is for you!
8/10.
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